Before this week, only two black singers had topped the country singles charts: Ray Charles and Charley Pride. Now, Hootie & the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker joins that exclusive list, as his Don't Think I Don't Think About It goes No. 1 on USA TODAY's country singles airplay chart.

Hootie & the Blowfish announced a 14-city concert tour Wednesday to help collect supplies for disadvantaged schools. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring school supplies, which are in turn donated to schools in the community. The group started its school charity concerts in 2003, and has collected around $100,000 worth of supplies so far, it says.

Thug love may rule the airwaves, but some of R&B's queen bees aren't having any of that. With her self-titled debut, Teairra Mari joins the ranks of self-respecting ladies like Ciara. Want Mari's love, boys? You'll have to earn it with respect, not bling.